Although this is my first CNC machine and definitely my first servo one, I have a reasonably good grasp of the fundamentals of the axis controls. The Omron drivers just use step/direct and enable, just like a stepper. I think the Baldor spindle servo uses analog control signals 0-10v but I don't have any information about the servo installed in the Triton pro. The Baldor Microflex drive FMH2A09TR-EN23, which runs the spindle servo, will run step/direct or analog 0-10v but based on my brief look at the schematics, it looks like analog for the spindle, according to the schematic. I need to make sure that my Mesa card will do step/direct and analog plus be able to control a butt load of stop switches and relays. Also, the schematic shows stop resistors on the Omron drivers but I couldn't identify any inside the panel. I'll see if I can trace them down, using the schematic, once I dive into the panel to install the Mesa card. I'm sure a lot of things will become more obvious when I start tracing wires and doing the hookup. Right now it's just a lot of wires and looks rather intimidating.
None of the panel pictures or component diagrams for the Triton pro show my model with the Baldor Microflex and Omron drivers although they are indicated in the latest schematic posted (I think). They aren't clearly marked as such and many of the schematics reference the Triac mill, which is similar, but different. Also, many of the 3 letter descriptors on the schematic are not described, as to function, in the schematic but I think they are crossed referenced from the manufacturer's product guide. Despite these problems and the relative complexity of the pro system, it's good to, at least, have some type of schematic.
The one schematic that is missing is the (8) tool changer. There is no mention of the tool changer on any of the schematics. The tool changer is a combination of pneumatics and electronics (relays, etc.) and is somewhat complicated as its implementation is sequential, requiring a series of events, in the correct order and timing. Any information, schematics, diagrams or photos, would be much appreciated. I'm not sure how to implement the tool changing sequences of events in Linux CNC but I'm sure I will find out. As a former IT tech with a mechanical engineering degree, I know I have the skills and knowledge to pull this off, given time, but since I just turned 68, I hope I have enough years left to work out all of the problems and get this wonderful machine making chips in my shop. If not, I'll die trying
Thanks for your help,
MisterFixIt1952
